Housing Authority of Owensboro |

Public Housing

The Housing Authority of Owensboro owns and maintains 580 apartments at six different complexes within the City of Owensboro. One, two, three and four bedroom units are available. Apply today.

Section 8 Housing

The Housing Authority of Owensboro administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) that are funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Apply today.

Learn about programming and activities developed by the Housing Authority of Owensboro for our residents, along with information about paying rent, maintaining your home, following policies, and serving in your community.

HAO Offices are Open

The HAO office is open to the public but with some adjustments. Although, the front door will be unlocked from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Thursday, the following will be our new model. We strongly encourage you call the office first. The Housing Authority is...

Rent Payments

Rent payments – checks and money orders please place in drop box; call the office to pay by credit card/debit card over the phone; or pay by credit card/debit card online at apps.owensborohousing.org

If you wish to have a receipt sent to you, please write on you envelop or tell us when you call.

Smoke-Free Housing

Due to a recent change in HUD policy, the Housing Authority of Owensboro will soon be required to be smoke-free in and around all of its apartments, office buildings, community rooms, and common areas.

The goal of the new HUD policy is to reduce the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and to create a healthier environment for all residents.

The Housing Authority’s new Non-Smoking Policy will take effect July 1, 2017.

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HAO Application

Section 8 is currently not taking applications. Waiting List is Closed at this time.

Please complete the fillable online application. You may email [email protected] with your completed application or print application and bring application to the Housing Authority of Owensboro located at 2161 East 19th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.